Basic Cream Cheese Frosting: The Best Easy Recipe for Bakers
This Basic Cream Cheese Frosting is a simple yet delicious recipe that makes the perfect topping for your favorite desserts.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups of frosting 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until well combined.
- Continue beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
- Spread on cooled cakes or cupcakes.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of salt.
- This frosting can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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